Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)
Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito)(Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: > Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0302.35.01.00
Fresh Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Atlantic Ocean, delivered chilled on ice without any processing beyond heading and gutting. Classified under HTS 0302.35.01.00 as fresh or chilled Atlantic bluefin tuna, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna Headed and Gutted
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) chilled on ice, with head removed and gutted for freshness preservation during transport. Remains classified as fresh/chilled whole fish under HTS 0302.35.01.00 since not further processed into fillets.
Chilled Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi Whole
Premium whole bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus or orientalis) chilled to sushi-grade standards, typically air-shipped for high-end restaurants. HTS 0302.35.01.00 applies to fresh/chilled excluding fillets.
Ice-Slurried Pacific Bluefin Tuna Gilled
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) gilled (gills removed) and packed in ice slurry for optimal freshness during ocean transport. Still qualifies as fresh/chilled whole fish under HTS 0302.35.01.00.
Fresh Farmed Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole
Aquaculture-raised whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), harvested and chilled immediately for sushi markets. Qualifies under HTS 0302.35.01.00 as fresh or chilled, provided no freezing or filleting occurs.